Kegworth War Memorials

Lest We Forget

Research carried out by Geoff Sewell - Courtesy of Kegword

The Kegworth War Memorials situated in the Church wall, paid for by public donations, maintained by the Parish Council, with the day-to-day cleaning and placing of flowers carried out by Shepshed Charnwood Rotary Club, list 58 men from the First World War and 14 from the Second World War who died in the conflicts.

For the Millennium edition of the Kegword, they listed those 72 men together with additional information that they were able to collect. There still remain several men for whom we either do not have any further details or who cannot be positively identified from the records: so if anyone is able to provide any information, then this would be appreciated.

The details behind the names on the plaques give various examples of poignant family tragedies and some tragic notes, in particular, July 14th 1916, when five Kegworth men died including two brothers. As mentioned, we would appreciate any additional information, stories or photographs that could be included, both here and in future issues of the magazine.

Having read through all the names and service details, perhaps you might give the Memorials more than a passing glance as you hurry by and remember the great sacrifice made by so many in two World Wars.